A doctor’s battle towards insurance coverage denials [PODCAST]

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Be a part of us on this compelling podcast episode as we dive into the world of insurance coverage denials and the challenges confronted by physicians and sufferers. Our visitor, Jennifer Lycette, will not be solely a rural hematology-oncology doctor but additionally a novelist and award-winning essayist. Along with her firsthand expertise, she shares tales from the frontlines and sheds gentle on the affect of insurance coverage denials on affected person care. From the time constraints of attraction calls to the lack of information of individualized therapies, we discover the frustrations and penalties confronted by each physicians and sufferers. Jennifer emphasizes the necessity for change, discussing the toll on doctor burnout and the emotional and monetary burdens on sufferers. We additionally delve into the significance of elevated consciousness, advocacy, and collaborative efforts to problem insurance coverage practices. Be a part of us for an eye-opening dialog that delves into the human facet of well being care and the pressing want for reform.

Jennifer Lycette is a novelist, award-winning essayist, rural hematology-oncology doctor, spouse, and mother (to a few people and two of the canine persuasion). She will be reached on Twitter @JL_Lycette, Mastodon @[email protected], and LinkedIn. Her first novel, The Algorithm Will See You Now (Black Rose Writing Press), a near-future medical thriller, is out in paperback and book.

She shares her story and discusses her KevinMD article, “The insurance coverage denial course of: one oncologist’s battle towards a damaged system.”

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